M3H Female Pathology Breast

Question 1

breast cancer

Answer 1

malignant tumor arising from the milk glands and ducts of the breast

Question 1

breast cancer types

Answer 1

Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC): Most common, invasive, spreads to surrounding tissue.

Lobular carcinoma: histopathological

Medullary carcinoma: histopathological

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS): Non-invasive, confined to milk ducts.

Question 2

fibrocystic breast disease

Answer 2

numerous small sacs of fluid surrounded by dense strands of fibrous tissue in the breast

Question 3

fibrocystic breast disease signs

Answer 3

Nodular (lumpy) consistency of the breast

Often associated with premenstrual tenderness and fullness.